San Diego Whale Watching Tour

Overview

Our trips depart from Mission Bay, which requires only a short 10 minute journey access to the open ocean where whales and dolphins can be seen! The search for whales and other animals begins as soon as you depart the dock and our marine biologists are on the microphone explaining exactly what to expect and what you are seeing from the get go!

City: San Diego

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $65.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $65.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Marine biologists are on the microphone explaining exactly what to expect.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Ocean Beach

The tour will take you to the ocean without stopping

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (820)

Sue R

Jul 2014

Wonderful three hour tour on the sea forth landing boat, privateer, Sunday, July 6th. Saw fifteen or more blue whales and many, many dolphins. A wonderful excursion! The crew were extremely knowledgeable and helpful!

hopsthepond

Jul 2014

Sailed the morning of July 4 and as soon as we were out where the whales are expected to be feeding, they surfaced continually. Spouts, tail flukes, surface feeding throughout the trip. Excellent experience. At 70-feet, the Privateer is a far smaller ship than the one on which we rode in January. The rocking was substantial at times and everyone in my party eventually fought varying degrees of sea sickness (I doubt my poor sister will even step into a foot spa in the future). But we had taken a preventative pill and did not suffer to the degree as the poor people who "fed the fishes." I cannot imagine what state we would have been in if we hadn't take anything! Marine biologists narrate the tour and provide educated observation. The crew is helpful and gave everyone a 50% discount card for anytime in the future. We will opt for the larger vessels, but heartily recommend this group for those who are more sturdy of stomach.

Jennifer F

Jul 2014

Took the whole extended family on this tour with a Groupon, which was a great deal. The boat left on time for a 3 hour tour.... the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, and the water was fairly smooth that day. We didn't see any whales, however we knew the odds were not in our favor based on what time of the year it was. We thought the whole trip was going to be a bust until BAM! a huge pod of dolphins came out to play. It was wonderful to watch them play with the boat, there were hundreds of them. The ship even stayed out later than they were supposed to since we found the pod so late in the tour. Even after all of that we were given half off vouchers for a follow up trip to attempt to see whales again. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you are able to get the groupon!